The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE hosted the inaugural round of the UAE-Malta Joint Committee in Abu Dhabi. This significant meeting was co-chaired by Ahmed bin Ali AlSayegh, Minister of State, and Dr. Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta. Senior officials from both countries also participated in the discussions.

The main focus of the meeting was to enhance bilateral partnerships across key strategic sectors. These sectors included investment, the digital economy, agriculture, e-government services, culture, renewable energy, climate change, healthcare and pharmaceutical technologies in space, education and higher education, and tourism. Additionally, the two sides discussed collaboration in areas such as combating the financing of terrorism, judicial cooperation, cybersecurity, and coordination on both bilateral and multilateral levels.

According to MSN, during the session, AlSayegh recognized the strong and evolving relationship between the UAE and Malta. He talked about the importance of mutual cooperation across various domains, stating, “The commencement of the first session of the UAE-Malta Joint Committee reflects our mutual commitment to enhance bilateral relations and extend them to incorporate additional areas of common interest.”

The discussions also included innovative strategies to boost bilateral trade and strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors of both nations, aiming to identify new avenues for cooperation. Furthermore, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to achieving sustainable economic development and shared visions of prosperity.

Dr. Borg expressed Malta’s eagerness to enhance economic ties and expand cooperation with the UAE in both traditional and emerging sectors. The meeting concluded with the signing of the minutes of the Joint Committee, marking a significant step forward in advancing the UAE-Malta partnership.